The obsessive CEO's white moonlight is me

Chapter 37 Sowing discord

"I'm sorry, Zhiyi, I'm only doing this for your own good, but I have no choice but to do it..." Xie Lianzhou stood quietly in front of her, his eyes filled with guilt and helplessness as he spoke these words. His voice was low and hoarse, as if carrying an unspeakable pain.

However, upon hearing these words, Zhiyi felt a sharp pain in her heart, as if it were being cut by a knife. Her eyes widened, tears welled up, and something seemed to be blocking her throat, preventing her from speaking. She didn't know how to respond to the person who had once been closest to her.

After a while, Zhiyi finally couldn't help but ask, "Brother, let me ask you, in your heart, is profit more important, or is family more important?" Her voice trembled, revealing the disappointment and despair deep in her heart.

Xie Lianzhou was silent for a moment, then slowly replied, "Zhiyi, this is not a simple choice. Sometimes we need to make difficult decisions, but that doesn't mean I don't value family. I hope you can live a happy life, but reality is often cruel. We can't just consider personal feelings; we also have to consider the interests of the entire family."

Zhiyi listened quietly to Xie Lianzhou's explanation, but the sadness in her heart did not lessen in the slightest.

Her eyelashes drooped, and she forced a smile, saying, "Brother, have you always been like this?" Looking at him, she felt a deep sense of unfamiliarity...

"You wouldn't understand, Zhiyi..."

She probably knew that what her brother said was true, but she still couldn't accept the result. She felt that her world was collapsing and that everything she once believed in was no longer reliable.

“Zhiyi, the most effective lie is a half-truth beneath a deep truth,” Xie Lianzhou said calmly to her.

Many things cannot be obtained through charity, such as benefits and rights. Knowing the importance of these, Xie Lianzhou understood better than anyone else that he had to put in more effort and sweat than others to get everything he wanted.

The night was deep, and all around was quiet, with only a few stars twinkling in the night sky.

He slowly turned around, his gaze gentle yet firm as he looked at her, and said softly, "It's late, you should go home and rest." Then, he silently turned and left, his steps so light as if afraid to break the tranquility of the night. She stood there quietly, watching him walk away, a strange sense of loss welling up inside her. Moonlight fell on her, illuminating her lonely figure, and she couldn't help but sigh softly, muttering to herself, "So, in my brother's eyes, profit is the most important thing..."

Just then, a figure slowly emerged from a corner of the garden. Fu Shiyue stood there quietly, his eyes deep and mysterious, as if he could see through everything. When she noticed him, she asked in surprise, "Have you been here the whole time? Then, did you hear what I just said to him?"

Her voice carried a hint of unease, as if she were afraid of having her innermost secrets exposed.

"Well, I couldn't find you, so I came to the garden and saw you talking to him here. I didn't want to disturb you two, so I just waited here." He walked over and took her hand, looking at her tenderly, and continued, "I'm not lying to you. Your brother has changed. Before you came back, he was already eyeing everything in the Xie family. People change to some extent, but some people become worse and worse, while others become better and better. You don't need to worry about these things too much. Just do what you're supposed to do."

Xie Zhiyi slept very lightly that night.

The next morning, sunlight streamed softly and warmly through the windows. The servants were already busy preparing a sumptuous breakfast and bringing it to the table. The family sat around the table, enjoying this cozy moment, but Xie Lianzhou was conspicuously absent.

"Your brother is getting busier and busier with work. He's been gone since early this morning," the old man said with a sigh. As he spoke, he picked up a bowl of porridge, gently blew on it to cool it down, and then put it in his mouth. His face revealed both pride and heartache for his grandson.

Grandma nodded in understanding: "Yes, he always works so hard, it's really tough for him." Her eyes were full of concern and worry.

Old Xie smiled and comforted him, saying, "It's a good thing for young people to have ambition. Lianzhou has always been an ambitious young man, and we should support him."

An atmosphere of both pride and heartache filled the dining table. Everyone was proud of Xie Lianzhou's hard work and achievements, while also hoping that he would take care of his health and not overwork himself. Although he was not present, his family's hearts were always closely connected to him.

Xie Zhiyi, however, felt a mix of emotions. Looking at Grandpa Xie before him, he couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness. Ever since she had been recognized as part of the family, her grandfather had doted on them, never showing favoritism towards the younger sibling, and treating his brother and himself completely equally.

But she didn't understand why her brother felt that their grandfather favored him more, and that he thought she had come back to take away what belonged to him...

Suddenly, as if she had made up her mind, Xie Zhiyi said, "Grandpa, I also want to help my brother manage the company and gain a deeper understanding of it." These words were like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples.

Fu Shiyue turned around in surprise, his gaze falling on Xie Zhiyi, as if to confirm whether what he had just heard was true. At the same time, Old Master Xie, who was also present, looked at Xie Zhiyi with a questioning gaze, seemingly wanting to know why he had made such a decision.

Xie Zhiyi felt everyone's gaze. She took a deep breath and said firmly, "I feel that I should do something for the family. Also, my brother may be very tired managing the company by himself. I can help him share some of the work pressure."

"I spent a few days at the company before and learned some things, but I'm still a bit rusty. If I can learn with my brother later, I think I'll be able to do it more easily."

Upon hearing this, a hint of relief and satisfaction flashed in Old Master Xie's eyes. He nodded in agreement and said, "Good, good! Since Xiao Yi has such good intentions, Grandpa certainly agrees."

Fu Shiyue was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Well, I will support you no matter what you do. If you don't want to stay at DW anymore, there's still Fu's Group, and there's still me... However, the company's affairs are numerous and complex, requiring a certain amount of experience and ability to handle them. But I believe that as long as you are willing to learn, you will definitely be able to handle this job."

Seeing Fu Shiyue's smile eased Xie Zhiyi's tension slightly. She nodded and said, "Shiyue, thank you, but I'd rather rely on myself."

now,

Xie Lianzhou sat in his spacious office, his head down as he worked on documents.

Suddenly, he heard light footsteps. He looked up and saw that the person approaching was Xie Zhiyi.

"Xiao Yi, in the end, you still want to stand on the opposite side from me, don't you?"

“Brother, I don’t want to stand against you.” Xie Zhiyi’s eyes were sincere. “I just want to help you and share the burden with Grandpa.”

Xie Lianzhou frowned. "I don't need you to do that."

“Brother, I won’t argue with you about anything. All I want is for the two of us siblings to be of one mind,” Xie Zhiyi said softly as she approached Xie Lianzhou, her eyes filled with genuine emotion, as if afraid of disturbing the person in front of her.

The distance between them closed, and their breathing seemed to be clearly audible. Xie Lianzhou gazed at Xie Zhiyi, a complex mix of emotions welling up inside him—gratitude, guilt, and a touch of relief.

Xie Lianzhou stood there quietly, his gaze shifting from his sister, seemingly unable to look any longer. He sighed softly, as if trying to convince himself, and said in a low voice, "We are family, aren't we?"

These words were like a fine needle piercing Xie Zhiyi's heart. She nodded gently, her eyes firm and bright, as if telling Xie Lianzhou that she was willing to walk alongside him and face everything together.

However, Xie Lianzhou did not respond to her words. His eyes turned cold, as if he were hiding the softness in his heart even deeper. He turned his head away, no longer looking at Xie Zhiyi, his voice low and resolute: "It seems you are still determined to oppose me."

Xie Zhiyi was stunned. She hadn't expected her brother to be so heartless. She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.

"In that case, I'll see if you're capable of adapting to this place. If not, you can go back to being your esteemed Mrs. Fu."

These words were extremely harsh, full of sarcasm and contempt.

Xie Lianzhou relentlessly attacked Xie Zhiyi, as if he wanted to completely shatter her self-esteem.

She raised her head, bravely looked Xie Lianzhou in the eye, and answered loudly, "Okay! I will prove it to you!" Her voice was filled with stubbornness and a spirit of not giving up.

After saying that, Xie Zhiyi turned and left, leaving Xie Lianzhou alone in the office.

She was filled with resentment and unwillingness, but at the same time she had a firm belief—she wanted to prove her worth through her actions.

After a while, after she left,

There was another knock on the office door. "Come in."

The person who came in was none other than Tang Zhou, the newcomer who had been kicked out by Xie Zhiyi last time.

Tang Zhou was dressed in a well-tailored white shirt and black trousers, looking capable and energetic. He was holding a thick stack of documents in his hand.

One step, two steps… Tang Zhou strode confidently toward Xie Lianzhou's desk, each step carrying a distinct strength, as if imbued with a sense of determination and conviction. His gaze was focused and sharp, as if trying to pierce through any obstacle in his path. When he finally reached Xie Lianzhou, he gently placed the documents in his hand on the desk and stood quietly.

"Mr. Xie, this is the design I have completed. Please take a look. If it is acceptable, we can try out a sample later."

Since being rejected after Xie Zhiyi's last interview, he was unwilling to give up, so he made some inquiries and came here again.

This time, he successfully entered the DW Group.

She ran into Xie Zhiyi on her way here, but she didn't see him.

Xie Lianzhou glanced at it indifferently before looking away. He said coldly, "Hmm, leave it here. If there's nothing else, you can leave." Then he continued working on the documents. However, Tang Zhou didn't leave, remaining quietly in place, as if he had something to say. Xie Lianzhou looked up, frowning at him, and asked, "What? Is there something else?"

Tang Zhou hesitated for a moment before finally mustering the courage to speak, "Mr. Xie, was that your sister just now? She looks quite like you." Xie Lianzhou frowned slightly, seemingly displeased with the question, but he still replied, "That is my sister, but she's already married. You'd better give up your unfounded ideas." He looked up at him sharply.

"I overheard some conversations on my way here, about you and your sister..." Tang Zhou said cautiously.

"Oh? What did they say? Tell me." Xie Lianzhou's eyes flickered with curiosity upon hearing this topic, but at the same time, a hint of wariness was also revealed.

Seeing Xie Lianzhou's reaction, Tang Zhou was secretly pleased. He deliberately acted as if he was in a dilemma, and hesitated for a moment before speaking: "I... I don't know if I should tell you these things."

Xie Lianzhou frowned and said unhappily, "What can't you say? Just tell me directly."

Tang Zhou lowered his head, seemingly reluctant, and said, "Alright, since you insist on hearing it, I'll tell you. Those people say that Chairman Xie values ​​your sister and is more inclined to hand the company over to her than to you. They say privately that you're just a figurehead..."

His face gradually darkened, and a flash of anger crossed his eyes, but he still suppressed his emotions and continued to press, "Anything else?"

Seeing that Xie Lianzhou had taken the bait, Tang Zhou was secretly pleased and continued, "Some people say that Chairman Xie's appointment of you as acting director is actually a preparation for your sister to inherit the company in the future. If you manage it well, she can take over and squeeze you out!"

Xie Lianzhou finally couldn't hold back any longer and slammed his fist on the table in anger: "Enough! They're actually talking nonsense there! These people don't do their jobs properly, they're just gossiping behind people's backs!"

Tang Zhou watched as the man before him was provoked, and a slight smile crept onto his lips. He knew that he was close to achieving his goal.

Next, with just a little more push, Xie Lianzhou's anger will be completely ignited, causing him to act impulsively.